Specifications

diu m-phosphate. Common examples of these types of
household cleaning agents are: Tide, Oxydol, Clorox,
Janitor-in-a-drum, Fantastic, etc. Always read the label
before using an agent. Some household detergents are
gentle enough
to be safely used, such as Ivory or Dawn
dishwashing liquid. There are also several products
available which are specifically designed to clean fiber-
glass exterior finishes. Many companies like Johnson
& Johnson, Turtle Wax, etc. manufacture cleaning
fluids mild enough to clean without stripping the wax.
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MPO RT ANT: Treading on a soiled fiberglass surface
can severely scratch and mar the finish. Keep the
fiberglass as clean as possible.
Waxing
of the fiberglass will retard the fading process
and keep the boat looking like new longer. A darkening
or discoloration of the non-skid surfaces can some-
times occur as a result
of wax build-up. This can either
be from continuous applications of wax,
or from the
mold release wax left from the manufacturing process.
Exposure to the sun and elements can turn the wax
darker, or occasionally can cause it to become flakey
or
a powder. This can be rectified by applying small
amounts lacquer thinner (not enamel)
to the area and
scrubbing it gently with a small medium-bristled brush,
such as a toothbrush. Do Not attempt
to use a wire
brush
or sandpaper as this will remove the non-skid gel.
IMPORTANT: Do Not wash or allow decals or hull
striping
to come into contact with acetone or similar
cleaning agents. Decal
or tape damage will result.
IMPORTANT: A trailer, or storage cradle desig ned for
a larger
or smaller boat will not provide proper support
forthe hull. This could lead to hull deformation and thus
serious performance deficiencies.
Due
to the design complexities, Carver does not recom-
mend trailers
or storage cradles be home-made. The
boat is a valuable piece of equipment. Do not risk
permanent damage to the hull structure
in an attempt to
save the cost of an adequate support.
L·S HULL SUPPORT
Proper support of the hull while it is out of the water is
imperative. Improper support can lead to serious and
permanent hull deformation.
NOTE: Always lift the hull using proper lifting straps, at
the designated "sling" locations. The only exception to
using the designated "sling" marker locations,
is when
utilizing a lifting machine which has a single lift cable.
On certain models, the center of gravity may be aft of
mid-ship, due
to the engine/drive installation. To
compensate for this, some trial-and-error replacement
of the lifting straps may be required to lift the boat "level"
with the surface. Always use a spreader bar or other
lifting equipment that will prevent excessive force from
being applied at the gunwale area.
Carver Boat Corporation will provide a Shipping-storage
cradle as standard equipment unless the option to
"Delete Cradle" is elected.
In many instances, Carver
may have
to ship the cradle disassembled.
Should you wish to trailer your Carver boat, be sure the
trailer is designed to adequately support and carry the
boat. Trailer manufacturers such as
E-Z Loader, Moody
Manufacturing, Rite:On Trailers, and others have units
which are specially designed to properly support, and
carry. See a Carver dealer for recommendations.
L·6 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS
Fiberglass is one ofthe durable, strong, and forgiving
construction materials afloat. Due to the resilient
characteristics, damage from striking an object
or dock
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